Reduced Fat Milk With Vitamin A Palmitate And Vitamin D3

Reduced fat milk has most of its butterfat (fat) removed. Vitamin A palmitate and Vitamin D3 are added to replace some of the vitamins lost during fat removal. These vitamins are fat-soluble, meaning they dissolve in fat.

Reduced fat milk is commonly sold as a beverage. Manufacturers add Vitamin A palmitate and Vitamin D3 to help ensure consumers get adequate amounts of these essential nutrients, as they are often found in the milkfat that is removed. It is a nutrient fortification.

Reduced fat milk is a source of calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers milk a nutrient-rich food. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, and both are important for bone health. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have established upper intake levels for vitamin D and vitamin A. Excessive intake of vitamin A can be harmful, but typical milk consumption is unlikely to cause issues. JECFA has evaluated both vitamin A and vitamin D.